Teaching Assistant

Overview

Opus Teach is a supply agency based in Ipswich, wholly owned by Suffolk County Council. We are recruiting two Teaching Assistants for a mainstream primary school in Bury St Edmunds, which serves pupils, some of whom have SEN. The role is temporary: start September 2026, end July 2027. Working days are Monday‑Friday.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will support classroom teachers and assist pupils, including those with SEN, by providing a reliable, professional presence in the school.

Requirements

• Keen interest in working with children and passion for education.
• Previous teaching or classroom experience (advantageous but not essential).
• Up‑to‑date enhanced DBS (if not available, please get in touch).
• Professional references from previous employment.

What We Offer

• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive school environment.
• Supportive service with real‑time system for bookings, profile, and availability calendar.
• Account managers available to assist throughout application and placement.
• Opportunity to opt‑in for a pension scheme.
• No commission fees – we reinvest back into teachers and schools.

Benefits for your career

Working as a Teaching Assistant is a great opportunity to kick‑start your career in education, assisting with different age groups and schools, or focusing on a particular year group.

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